Paul Lebowitz

Paul Lebowitz is the author of the novel Breaking Balls and his annual baseball guide published from 2007-2013.
He has been a sports columnist and analyst for more than two decades. He lives in New York City.

Author Archives for Paul Lebowitz

Bills vs Jets: Rodgers, Saleh, and the Same Old Jets? (Oct 14)

Our Bills vs Jets NFL prediction is that the favored road team Buffalo will cover the spread of -2.5 points. In the case of the Bills (3-2) visiting the Jets (2-3) on Monday Night Football, an usual matchup will take place, since Jets owner Woody Johnson unilaterally fired head coach Robert Saleh five games into […]

Steelers vs Raiders Prediction: Steelers Face Longtime Rival Raiders (Oct 13)

Our Steelers vs Raiders NFL prediction is for the road team Steelers to cover the spread of -3 (-114) and for the score to be under 36.5 (-105). The Pittsburgh Steelers (3-2) are trying to rebound from their Sunday Night Football loss to Dallas. The Las Vegas Raiders (2-3) are confronted with familiar question marks […]

Bengals vs Giants: Cincinnati’s Season on the Verge of Collapsing (Oct 13)

Our Bengals vs Giants prediction is for the Bengals to cover the point spread -3 (-125). The Cincinnati Bengals (1-4) visit the New York Giants (2-3) hoping to restart their season and get back into playoff contention. The Giants want to build on their impressive week 5 win over the Seahawks in Seattle. Offshore Odds: […]

Lions vs Cowboys: Detroit Rested and Roaring Into Dallas (Oct 13)

Our Lions vs Cowboys prediction is for favored Detroit to cover the spread of -3 (-111) and for the point total to go over 52 (-107). The Lions (3-1) enter Dallas after their bye week with a few players on the injury report. The Cowboys (3-2) are struggling to score points. Therefore they could easily […]

Commanders vs Ravens Prediction: Surging Commanders Will Scare the Ravens (Oct 13)

Our Commanders vs Ravens prediction is for Washington to stay close enough to cover the spread in Baltimore +6.5 (-112). The visiting Commanders (4-1, first place in the NFC East) are the surprise team in the NFL. The title-contending Ravens (3-2) dropped their first two games of the 2024 season, but have won three straight […]

Browns vs Eagles Prediction: Disappointing Browns Will Keep the Game Close (Oct 13)

Our Browns vs Eagles prediction in this NFL matchup is Cleveland covering the spread of +9.5 (-119). The staggering Browns (1-4) head to Philadelphia to take on the Eagles (2-2). Cleveland is having quarterback problems and the seat under head coach Kevin Stefanski is growing warmer. Philadelphia is coming off a bye week and is […]

San Francisco 49ers vs Seattle Seahawks: 49ers Aim to Rebound Against Seahawks (Oct 10)

Our 49ers vs Seahawks prediction for this NFL Thursday Night Football game is for the home team Seahawks at +3 (+105) and the total points over 47.5 (-115). The injury-riddled San Francisco 49ers (2-3) visit their NFC West competitor the Seattle Seahawks (3-2). Both are trying to right themselves after upset losses. Offshore Odds: 49ers […]

ALDS Odds and Prediction: Royals and Yankees Renew Marquee Matchup From the 70s

The Kansas City Royals (86-76) and the New York Yankees (94-68) meeting in the playoffs was once an annual ritual. They meet again in the ALDS this season, renewing that rivalry from the 1970s. Our Royals vs Yankees prediction is for the Yankees to win this series in 4 games. Team Run Line Money Line […]

NLDS Odds and Prediction: Mets Meet Archrival Phillies in NL East Clash

Despite the clubs being rivals since the early-1960s, the New York Mets (89-73) and the Philadelphia Phillies (95-67) have never met in the postseason. In fact, there have been few seasons in which both were legitimate contenders simultaneously. In 2024, the Phillies won the season series 7-6. Our Mets vs Phillies Prediction in the NLDS […]

Dallas Cowboys vs Pittsburgh Steelers: Three-Time Super Bowl Rivals Meet (Oct 6)

The Cowboys (2-2) and Steelers (3-1) have a fierce rivalry stemming from three Super Bowl meetings, two of which were won by the Steelers during their decade of dominance in the 1970s. They will meet again in Pittsburgh on Sunday Night Football. Our Cowboys vs Steelers prediction is for the point total to be under […]